Sydney Manufacturing Hub (SMH) is a Core Research Facility at the University of Sydney.With state-of-the-art additive manufacturing technologies, we can 3D print in metal, ceramic, and polymer based materials. We also offer design expertise, characterisation, and extensive pre- and post-processing capabilities.

As Operations Manager at SMH, I was responsible for the daily operations and financials of the additive manufacturing facility.Temporary role only.

Industrial Designer | Design Engineer | Product Design & Prototype | Product Realisation.I collaborate with inventors, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry to create products from ideas.Projects I’ve delivered include:- Medical devices- Injection moulded plastic parts- Tooling design for injection moulding- High-end residential architectural metalwork & timberwork- Plenty of other sheet metal & fabricated items (fences, gates, letterboxes, etc.)-… Show more Industrial Designer | Design Engineer | Product Design & Prototype | Product Realisation.I collaborate with inventors, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry to create products from ideas.Projects I’ve delivered include:- Medical devices- Injection moulded plastic parts- Tooling design for injection moulding- High-end residential architectural metalwork & timberwork- Plenty of other sheet metal & fabricated items (fences, gates, letterboxes, etc.)- Palace Cinemas fit-out metalwork & timberwork in Central Park Mall, Chippendale- Tesla showroom street signage, St Leonards- Automated teller machine enclosures- Access control consoles- Hand tools- JewelleryGot a great new product idea or want to discuss a project? Get in contact...Mobile: +61 403 842 511Email: dan@connellsolutions.com.auLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/connelldan Show less

As Project Manager at Tilt, I managed the design, supply, and installation of bespoke site-specific projects.On a daily basis I managed multiple (15+) projects concurrently, managed teams of designers and engineers through those projects, coordinated a wide range of manufacturers and suppliers, was responsible for quoting, budgets, cash flow, staff resourcing, work flow, lead times, jobsite WHS, minimising project risk, and managing stakeholder priorities and… Show more As Project Manager at Tilt, I managed the design, supply, and installation of bespoke site-specific projects.On a daily basis I managed multiple (15+) projects concurrently, managed teams of designers and engineers through those projects, coordinated a wide range of manufacturers and suppliers, was responsible for quoting, budgets, cash flow, staff resourcing, work flow, lead times, jobsite WHS, minimising project risk, and managing stakeholder priorities and expectations.Projects I managed at Tilt include:- Ed.Square Shopping Centre playground, Edmondson Park (award-winning)- 'ENDLESS LOVE' Vivid 2022 installation by artist Michaela Gleave Show less

As Product Design Manager at Tilt, I managed product design customers and projects, and applied industrial design principles and industry best practices in all areas.Projects I managed at Tilt include:- Leonardo AW139 helicopter simulator for RACQ LifeFlight- Civil drainage products (pits, covers, grates, etc.)- Rotational moulded plastic parts- Tooling design for rotational moulding- Inclusive playground equipment- Artist’s sculptures & maquettes-… Show more As Product Design Manager at Tilt, I managed product design customers and projects, and applied industrial design principles and industry best practices in all areas.Projects I managed at Tilt include:- Leonardo AW139 helicopter simulator for RACQ LifeFlight- Civil drainage products (pits, covers, grates, etc.)- Rotational moulded plastic parts- Tooling design for rotational moulding- Inclusive playground equipment- Artist’s sculptures & maquettes- High-end custom furniture- Scientific test apparatus- Radiator heaters Show less

Course: Industrial Design CommunicationsI lectured students on SolidWorks.1st year students - 2016 & 2017 & 2018I also rewrote and updated the course from semester format 2018 to trimester format 2019.

Course: Industrial Design StudioI tutored and advised students on studio projects.4th year (honours) students - 2015 & 2016 & 20173rd year students - 20162nd year students - 2017 & 2018Course: Industrial Design CommunicationsI tutored students on technical drawing by hand and AutoCAD.1st year students - 2010

As Senior Industrial Designer at Wilkhahn, projects I worked on include:- High-end custom commercial furniture & components- Cable management equipment & systems

As Industrial Designer at Ogis, projects I worked on include:- Mail delivery buggies for Australia Post- Skybox Table (boardroom table) for Macquarie Group- High-end residential & commercial architectural metalwork & timberwork- Plenty of other sheet metal & fabricated items (fences, gates, letterboxes, etc.)- Grab rails & ladders for Sydney Trains A & B sets ‘Waratah’ trains- Playground & gym equipment in Prince Alfred Park, Surry Hills

Advisor to the NSW Commissioner for Children and Young People, Gillian Calvert AO.12-month role only.